Skip to content

NHS Employers: Managing the risks of sharps injuries (December 2015)

by Patient Safety Learning

· 3,655 views

Summary

Sharps injuries are a well-known risk to workers in healthcare and for those who receive them they can cause anxiety and distress and may result in exposure to bloodborne viruses (BBVs) such as HIV or hepatitis B or C. This guide from NHS Employers has been developed to help individuals understand and manage the risks from sharps injuries

NHS Employers: Managing the risks of sharps injuries (December 2015) https://shbn.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Sharps-Injuries-Risk-Management.pdf
    • 0

    User Feedback

    Recommended Comments

    There are no comments to display.

    Create an account or sign in to comment

    Registered address: Patient Safety Learning, China Works SB203, 100 Black Prince Road Vauxhall, London, SE1 7SJ

    Account

    Navigation

    Search

    Search

    Configure browser push notifications
    Chrome (Android)
    1. Tap the lock icon next to the address bar.
    2. Tap Permissions → Notifications.
    3. Adjust your preference.
    Chrome (Desktop)
    1. Click the padlock icon in the address bar.
    2. Select Site settings.
    3. Find Notifications and adjust your preference.